💙🐬💙 🔹️There's been a lot of speculation regarding the intent of the team of experts, that is trying to deliver Scarlet J-50 medications and supplements through a live salmon feed technique.
🔹️It is my understanding that all the doctors, all the researches and the Lummi Nation that are on the water everyday, have no intention of feeding Scarlet for an indefinite amount of time: this live fish feed is a temporary solution aimed at healing the little starving orca. They have my respect and appreciation, but being myself a doubting Thomas at heart, I also look at this attempts with a healthy dose of skepticism.
🔹️If she survives, could this technique of feeding her live fish, interfere with her ability to hunt for food, therefore setting a seriously unsustainable precedent? The Salish Sea is not a concrete tank, and the Southern Resident orcas aren't captive mammals. If Scarlet gets used to being fed by humans, what would happen when adverse weather conditions wouldn't allow any boats to bring her salmon?
🔹️And I can't help but wonder why nothing like this was ever attempted to save the life of Scarlet's cousin, Sonic J-52, who died of malnutrition back in September 2017. I'll patiently wait, hoping this dedicated team of experts can heal her, and hopefully let Mother Nature do the rest!
🔹️It is my hope that the innate arrogance of mankind, won't clash with Mother Nature this time! 💙🐬💙🐬💙🐬💙🐬💙 #salishsea#jpod#lpod#kpod#endangeredspecies#savethesrkw#savetheorcas#savethesalmon#freethesnake#srkws#stopextinction#j50#j35#srkw#killerwhales#centerforwhaleresearch#takeaction#removethedams#orcas#savethewhales#phonestorm 📸NOT MY PHOTO📸

“I hate an unfair fight, and there is no fight on this planet less fair than the fight endangered species have to endure.” —Bryan Christy
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An investigator, journalist, and fighter for the small guy, Christy is the kind of person we need on wildlife’s side. Bryan Christy’s invaluable investigative journalism helps the world rethink the wildlife trade. He changes the structure and the way the stories of animal exploitation are told and how people think about them. His groundbreaking work reveals the even darker underbelly of the wildlife trade, which goes way beyond wildlife issue—it’s a security issue, a terrorist issue, and an issue deserving governmental attention. His investigations lead to new wildlife laws and convictions. He exposes serious crime, making this crisis relevant to groups beyond already supportive conservationists, and making it less likely that poachers will get away with their crimes. Christy founded Special Investigations at National Geographic, where he has worked as a Contributing Writer to the magazine, as an Explorer Program TV correspondent, and as a National Geographic Society Fellow. For its 125th anniversary, National Geographic named Christy’s freelance work one of ten ways National Geographic had changed the world. Thank you Bryan Christy!
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ROCK WALLS, ROCK WALLABIES, AND SILENCE
One of my favorite places on our recent visit to Australia was Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell ranges. We spent two days in this place. It is the quietest place I have ever been anywhere in the world. Imagine stepping inside a painting with noise cancelling headphones, and hearing only the sound of your thoughts. It really is an amazing experience. The gorge is the home of the Black-Footed Rock Wallaby, considered at risk of extinction. The hind feet have the same grip as a running shoe, allowing it to jump along the rock walls without slipping.

Laqui is in demand everywhere and with every project on the Northern Jaguar Reserve and surrounding Viviendo con Felinos ranches. He works as a jaguar guardian and field assistant, and we rely on his wide-ranging knowledge and abilities more and more each year. In any given month, Laqui will place and maintain motion-triggered cameras, assist visiting researchers, guide interns, accompany filmmakers, take the truck to the mechanic, help remove trespassing cows, and participate in gabion construction, road maintenance, fence repair, and invasive species removal. He has the skills required to share tasks with our biologists, combined with an innate knowledge of this area and a cool, confident dedication we find inspiring. Photo by @forktailed, @ritz.forktailed.

The kindergarten kids have been learning all about the African wildlife. Last week we also especially focused on learning more about patterns and which patterns belong to which animal.
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The kids have managed to remain extremely focused throughout the activity! 😊
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#AfriCatEducation#namibia

Another piece added to my extensive cetacean book collection is 'Humpback whales of the South West Pacific' by Glenn Edney. Published in 2010, it contains all essential information on this particular population, including a chapter on whale tourism, which is striving in the Kingdom of #Tonga and a reason why people are coming to #Niue 🐳🐳🐳

I recently witnessed firsthand just how delicate the balance of nature can be, and how our individual habits & choices can have immense ripple effects. The entire ecosystem off the coast of Florida is being decimated (a massacre that would garner a global movement if it were humans not 🐟🐠🐡) due to a toxic algae known as RED TIDE ❌ how could human behavior possibly be linked to algae you may ask?
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↖️See my ig story for the first installment of a side project I’m doing called Natures Guardian. Where i report eco-news (with a slight bias towards nature) we NEED to be hearing about instead of the kardashians/the big orange idiot. Hopefully this inspires some to shift their focus a bit. Let me know what you think and if you’ve experienced red tide too
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majestetic mermaids in their natural habitat
Isn't it stunning how these prehistoric reptiles that weigh more than twice as much as an average adult human are "aquadynamically" sliding through the endless body of water?
I might have come a bit close to the turtles in the beginning even though the smaller one almost didn't show any fear as it even dove underneath me.
Nevertheless, I decided to keep some distance to not disturb them which enabled me to capture both sea turtles taking deep breaths in front of the peaceful bay of Anse Dufour.

Potential Re-Opening of Williamson Rock and PCT section! 😃 We just came from the meeting with the Forest Service, outdoor organizations and the public to discuss on what we can do to re-open this rich cluster of recreational opportunities. The USDA Forest Service is asking for help from the public. If you have ideas, comments, proposals, anything, please visit their website. Last day to comment is Sept. 10th. The link is on our page. Thank you!
If you want more info, we wrote a couple of articles on our website about WIlliamson Rock, PCT section and about the frogs.
Photo by Larson of #summitpost, @baboon_outdoors, @sandiegozoo